Konstantin Valkov Director of Special Projects & Lecturer, New Bulgarian University | Host of the geopolitical podcast, The Bureau of Konstantin Valkov. Konstantin Valkov is a geopolitical analyst, distinguished journalist, academic, and media strategist with over three decades of experience at the forefront of the Bulgarian media landscape. He currently serves as the Director of Special Projects and Lecturer at New Bulgarian University, where he bridges the gap between academic theory and geopolitical practice. As the host of the acclaimed program The Bureau, Konstantin VAlkov produces long-form interviews and documentaries that dissect the complex interactions between global affairs, democratic resilience, and technological disruption. His media leadership includes a long-standing tenure as Program Director of Darik Radio, Bulgaria’s largest private station, and his current role as Editorial Director of the bi-annual magazine Perfect Day, which recently achieved international recognition through a high-profile collaboration with The New York Times. A frequent contributor to major television outlets and national publications, Konstantin focuses his current research and commentary on the shifting frontiers of the Arctic and the evolving nature of international security. His work is dedicated to redefining how societies understand and sustain trust in an era of systemic global uncertainty.